Chiropractic is for all ages; if you have a spine you are the perfect candidate. As Doctors of Chiropractic, we detect subluxations and remove them to allow the body to perform at its optimal level. A subluxation is when 2 or more vertebral bones have moved enough to interfere with the nerve flow. Once the nerve flow is interrupted the organ that was innervated by that particular set of nerves will be compromised. The removal of subluxations will allow your body to heal itself and continue to strengthen the immune system, the system it relies us to keep you healthy and strong.
The first subluxation is noted at the time of birth. The birth process, even under natural and controlled conditions, is potentially traumatic. During the pushing stage of labor, the spine, particularly the neck, may be injured as the baby is compressed and pushed down the birth canal. The most frequent subluxation experienced by newborns results from the pulling and twisting and compression of the infant's spine during birth.
Subluxations when left undetected will interfere with the ability to fight against diseases, which in turn lowers the immune system. With a lowered immune system, colds, ear infections, colic and other illnesses may occur.
The chiropractic approach to health care is natural and does not try to stimulate or inhibit the normal body function. Instead, we as chiropractors, address the important relationship between the nervous system and disease. Many childhood illnesses may be manifested in the pediatric patient due to abnormal body function caused by subluxations. In light of this, your chiropractor may be the best doctor to not only help your child but help your entire family.